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1 High-Yield Dividend Stock I'd Buy Before ConocoPhillips in 2026

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1 High-Yield Dividend Stock I'd Buy Before ConocoPhillips in 2026

While ConocoPhillips is highlighted as a top upstream oil and gas stock for 2026 due to its efficient production portfolio and strong free cash flow generation, Chevron is recommended as the better choice for dividend-focused investors. Chevron offers superior geographic diversification, a higher yield (4.63% vs 3.45%), and a proven 38-year dividend growth track record, making it more suitable for passive income seekers despite both stocks being attractively valued in a beaten-down energy sector.

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PLTR   positive

Largest holding in the COWG ETF, indicating potential growth potential


COP   positive

Praised for masterful cost reduction, strong free cash flow generation ($15.55B in 9M 2025), and efficient production portfolio with declining breakeven costs. Expected to deliver $7B in incremental FCF through 2029 and achieve top-quartile dividend growth, though dividend history is less consistent than competitors.